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FIFA launches project to advance health research for female athletes
FIFA has launched a new research initiative called the FIFA Female Health and Performance Project in an effort to address research gaps and provide access to data needed to support the health and development of... more »
UMass Lowell launches center to advance equipment design, athlete performance
The University of Massachusetts Lowell has launched its Center for Sports Engineering and Performance, a research facility that plans to bring together sporting goods manufacturers, sports leagues and interdisciplinary researchers to enhance equipment design and... more »
Preventing Achilles tendon sprains, strains and tears
Achilles tendon injuries, particularly tears, are a common problem for athletes, affecting their ability to play and their daily lives. The Achilles tendon is the largest and strongest tendon in the body. It connects the... more »
A tactical approach to utilizing sleep to enhance performance
Sleep as a performance multiplier is a significant factor in the overall readiness of soldiers, police officers, firefighters, first responders and sport athletes. In essence, it is a contributing factor to the health of warfighters... more »
Mueller Sports Medicine launches REVIVE Award for college student-athletes overcoming injury
Mueller® Sports Medicine, a global leader in sports medicine innovation and recovery solutions, proudly announces the launch of the REVIVE Award™, a new initiative honoring collegiate student-athletes who have overcome adversity and emerged stronger both in... more »
Protecting your athletes from the reality of the supplement industry
Walk into the health food section of the grocery store or scroll through Instagram for five minutes, and you will be bombarded with supplements claiming to build muscle faster, recover quicker and perform better. The... more »
A multipronged and periodized approach to athlete recovery
The approach we take to recovery is intentionally multi-pronged. Rather than viewing recovery as a single intervention or a collection of isolated modalities, we organize recovery around three guiding principles: building up the recovery pyramid,... more »
Lower extremity return to play testing protocols
The athlete has had a lower extremity injury that required either surgery, extensive rehab and reconditioning and is ready to return to play. But are they ready to compete without hesitation? Are they trained to... more »
Social-emotional learning through strength & conditioning
Sports teach life lessons. At least that’s what we have been told. In my time as an athlete and coach, I have yet to see a football, a basketball, or a barbell teach a young... more »
Maximizing sleep for recovery, performance and resilience
The connection between sleep, nutrition, and athletic performance isn’t just a theoretical concept; it is a powerful synergy backed by scientific research. Imagine a finely tuned machine: nutrition is the fuel, performance is the output,... more »
Navigating off-season training for student-athletes
For the sports athlete, the off-season is typically looked upon with a sense of relief from the grueling in-season practices and games. Their training seasons are divided into different progressive programs based upon whether it... more »
How schools can protect young athletes from abuse
More than eight million high schoolers participated in a school sport last year, a record high. Coaches, athletic trainers, and other sports staff have a responsibility not just to prepare kids for competition but to... more »
Choosing the right electrolyte supplements
Electrolyte supplements are everywhere, from convenience store shelves to the gym bags of elite athletes. With the rise of wellness culture, more people are reaching for powders, tablets, and drinks that promise hydration and performance... more »
Introducing the 2025 Most Valuable Athletic Trainers of the Year
In athletic training, excellence is the standard. Training & Conditioning magazine's annual Most Valuable Athletic Trainers of the Year award epitomizes this pursuit of distinction. This prestigious accolade recognizes the unparalleled dedication, innovation, and impact... more »
OK State’s HPNRI hosts strength & conditioning clinic for high school coaches
More than 40 Oklahoma City Public Schools coaches gathered last Wednesday for a high-impact strength and conditioning clinic hosted by Fields & Futures in collaboration with the Oklahoma State University Human Performance and Nutrition Research... more »
Sports medicine professionals speak out on potential risks of NIL
The advent of name, image, and likeness (NIL) compensation for amateur athletes has created a new, unknown path for student-athletes, coaches, and administrators. But the same can be said for the sports medicine professionals caring... more »
Blumaka, Carbitex Insole tackles turf toe injuries
Carbitex, the leader in flexible carbon fiber composites, has teamed up with performance insole brand, Blumaka, to create the first-ever dynamically flexible carbon-plated insole to target prevention and relief for athletes suffering from turf toe.... more »
Detroit track coaches save student-athlete who suffered cardiac arrest
Two Detroit track coaches' quick thinking helped save a student-athlete who was suffering a cardiac arrest. On March 12, a 14-year-old student-athlete was warming up during a track practice at Allen Park High School when... more »
UTEP sports medicine team plays crucial role in program
You can't underestimate the importance of a sports medicine team to an athletic program's success. Just ask the University of Texas-El Paso (UTEP) athletics department. Director of Sports Medicine Andrew Ure has served in the... more »
Study suggests preventable cardiac deaths during marathons are down
While more people than ever are running marathons in the U.S., the risk of dying from a heart attack during a run has fallen dramatically in recent years. That's a key conclusion from a new... more »
Study suggests racial disparities in cardiac arrest survival rates
The overall survival rate of athletes who suffer sudden cardiac arrest has improved over the past decade, but the likelihood of surviving varies by race, where the cardiac arrest occurred and what athletes were doing... more »
South Dakota athletic trainers play pivotal role in team success
With the end of the high school girls' basketball season quickly approaching in South Dakota, teams are recognizing the role athletic trainers play in helping them achieve greatness. A recent story from Keloland.com detailed the... more »
Establishing correct exercise technique
When an individual begins their fitness journey and begins to implement weightlifting in their quest for bigger muscles, athleticism, or general health, one recurring topic vocalized is to use correct technique by utilizing a full... more »
NBA player suspended 25 games after confusing Tramadol for Toradol
Milwaukee Bucks forward Bobby Portis was hit with a 25-game suspension after testing positive for Tramadol. Portis, however, claims he was mistakenly given the drug banned by the NBA after being told it was the... more »
Athletes offer platform to help with mental health struggles
A study on athlete mental health published in 2024 found that suicide is the second most common cause of death among NCAA athletes, with incidence increasing during a 20-year analysis from 2002 to 2022. Today's... more »
Strength & conditioning considerations for the multisport athlete
Designing training programs for athletes who compete in multiple sports throughout the year is a little more complicated than the individual athlete who may only play a single sport. The ability to train the multisport... more »
Q&ATC with GATA president Andy Grubbs
Andy Grubbs, MEd, ATC, LAT, joined the Hughston Foundation as Director of Athletic Training in June 2010. His primary responsibility has been the oversight of the 18 graduate assistant athletic trainers who provide medical care... more »
Pros and cons of cold water immersion
A cold plunge or cold water immersion involves partially or totally submerging yourself in cold water for a few minutes at a time. It can be as simple as sitting in a bathtub filled with... more »
Cleveland ATC indicted on sexual abuse claims
A Cleveland high school athletic trainer has been indicted and accused of sexually abusing underage student-athletes. Ryan Goughnour, 34, worked as a contracted athletic trainer at the University School Hunting Valley campus in Cleveland, OH,... more »
Alabama A&M psychologist works with athletes’ mental strength
Dr. Carlquista Slay is a two-time alumnus of Alabama A&M. She received her Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology in 2006 and her Master of Science Degree in Counseling Psychology in 2010. With only two... more »
